His books have been translated into 25 languages, and more than 1. Said to be the text closest to the buddhaocos actual words, it is a collection of short teachings memorized during his lifetime by his disciples. A gifted teacher, he was able to anticipate the problems that western readers may have with the concepts underlying the. Eknath easwaran founded the blue mountain center of meditation in berkeley, california, in 1961. The dhammapada easwarans classics of indian spirituality book 3 eknath easwaran on. Book 3 of 3 in the easwarans classics of indian spirituality series. Four episodes in the history of my relationship with the dhammapada stand out with particular vividness. The dhammapada easwarans classics of indian spirituality. The dhammapada easwarans classics of indian spirituality book 3 ebook. Classics of indian spirituality ebook written by eknath easwaran. The mantram, or mantra, is a short, powerful, spiritual formula from the worlds great traditions, repeated silently in the mind, anytime, anywhere. The dhammapada, an anthology of verses attributed to the buddha, has long been recognized as one of the masterpieces of early buddhist literature. The title, dhammapada, is a compound term composed of dhamma and pada, each word having a number of denotations and connotations.
The dhammapada easwarans classics of indian spirituality book 3. It contains easwaran s translation of the dhammapada, a buddhist scripture traditionally ascribed to the buddha himself. From ancient times to the present, the dhammapada has been regarded as the most succinct expression of the buddhas. Easwaran s comprehensive introduction to the dhammapada gives an overview of the buddhas teachings that is penetrating, and clear accessible for readers new to buddhism, but also with fresh. The book also contains a substantial overall introduction of about 70 pages, as well as introductory notes to each of the dhammapadas 26 chapters. Dec 24, 2017 gradually, when you have experienced this again and again, there comes the lively awareness that you are equal to any problem that may come to you, because you know the lord is within, waiting to help. Eknath easwaran on the imitation of christ see more. Inside the entrance there was a bookstall, and among the books. The dhammapada translated by thomas byrom the dhammapada, an anthology of 423 verses, has long been recognised as one of the masterpieces of early buddhist literature. The dhammapada ebook by eknath easwaran rakuten kobo. Get inspiration and guidance directly from easwaran in excerpts from his books, articles, and audio and video talks. Easwaran s translation of this classic buddhist text is the bestselling edition in its field, praised by huston smith as a sublime rendering. This translation perfectly and beautifully gets across the spiritual concepts and i am sure are present in the original sanskrit and the chapter and book prefaces do a wonderful job educating the reader on the original language in general explaining how. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as the originator of passage meditation and an authentic guide to the timeless wisdom of both east.
Jun 28, 2007 dhammapada means the path of dharma, the path of truth, harmony, and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the dhammapada. In this companion to his bestselling translation of the dhammapada, eknath easwaran explains how the dhammapada is a perfect map for the spiritual journey. Eknath easwaran, the brilliant translator and editor of this translation of the the dhammapada along with my favorite translation of the bhagavad gita says that if all the sutras had been lost but the the dhammapada, it alone would be sufficient for us to grasp the essence of buddhism. Whatever name we use, with the mantram we are calling up what is best and deepest in ourselves. The dhammapada easwarans classics of indian spirituality book 3 kindle edition by easwaran, eknath. The dhammapada edition 2 by eknath easwaran 9781586380205. The sacred books of the east, translated by various oriental scholars, edited by f. Eknath easwaran, from seeing with the eyes of love. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read essence of the dhammapada.
Dhammapada, and especially at the end, where the verses express astonishment at the amazing and paradoxical qualities of a person who has followed the path of heedfulness to its end, becoming pathless 9293. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the dhammapada easwarans classics of indian spirituality book 3. In this note, well take a quick look at some central tenets of buddhism like the four noble truths, nirvana, and the eightfold path and soak up some buddha mojo on how to. May 27, 2007 i have read more than one translation of the bhagavad gita since purchasing this, and i am so glad this was the first one i ever read. Said to be the text closest to the buddhas actual words, it is a collection of short teachings memorized during his lifetime by his disciples. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 was an indianborn spiritual teacher, author, as well as a translator and interpreter of indian religious sanatan dharma, an eternal religion texts such as the bhagavad gita and the upanishads easwaran was a professor of english literature at the university of nagpur in india, and in 1959 he came to the united states as a fulbright. Easwarans translation of this classic buddhist text is the bestselling edition in its field, praised by huston smith as a sublime rendering. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as an authentic guide to timeless wisdom, and as the originator of passage meditation, a complete spiritual program. The translator of the bestselling edition of the dhammapada, a wellknown teacher of meditation, presents this scripture as a guidebook for all spiritual seekers, buddhist and nonbuddhist alike new, lively, authoritative explanation of core buddhist themes, illustrated with stories of the buddhas life and contemporary examples in this companion to his bestselling translation of the. Easwarans bestselling translation of this classic buddhist text is reliable, readable, and profound.
I had just arrived in delhi, and being already a buddhist went looking for a buddhist temple. Eknath easwaran, translator of the bestselling edition o. Besides the mantram handbook, easwaran has written many books on meditation. Easwarans translation of this classic buddhist text is the bestselling edition in its. Easwarans version of the dhammapada goes a long way toward proving this. Easwarans comprehensive introduction to the dhammapada gives an overview of the buddhas teachings that is penetrating, and clear accessible for readers new to buddhism, but also with fresh insights and practical applications for readers familiar. The dhammapada by eknath easwaran professor eknath brought together a complete fluency in sanskrit and pali, a practitioners deep understanding of buddhism and a beautiful english prose style to produce this exquisite rendition of a seminal text. The dhammapada itself is a wonderful book, but i have some gripes with easwarans presentation and parts of his translation. Being one of the canonical books of the buddhists note. The dhammapada by eknath easwaran philosophersnotes optimize. Sep 10, 20 eknath easwaran, translator of the bestselling edition of the dhammapada, sees this powerful scripture as a perfect map for the spiritual journey.
Edited by editorial committee, burma tipitaka association rangoon, burma, 1986 courtesy of for free distribution only, as a gift of dhamma. Easwarans comprehensive introduction to the dhammapada gives an overview of the buddhas teachings that is penetrating, and clear accessible for readers new to buddhism, but also with fresh insights and practical applications for readers familiar with this text. Eknath easwaran from the dhammapada the dhammapada. Easwarans bestselling translation of this classic buddhist text the dhammapada is reliable, readable, and. Nilgiri press, a department of the center, publishes books on how to lead a spiritual life in the home and community. The dhammapada easwaran s classics of indian spirituality book 3 kindle edition by easwaran, eknath.
About eknath easwaran blue mountain center of meditation. Easwaran presents the dhammapada as a guide to spiritual perseverance, progress. Sep 30, 2007 the dhammapada itself is a wonderful book, but i have some gripes with easwaran s presentation and parts of his translation. But eknath easwaran, who taught meditation for 40 years, teaches us a way to break free. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him, as the wheel follows the foot of the ox that draws the carriage. December 24, 2017 twin verses the dhammapada by the buddha. Eknath easwaran, translator of the bestselling edition of the dhammapada, sees this powerful scripture as a perfect map for the spiritual journey. Easwaran s comprehensive introduction to the dhammapada gives an overview of the buddhas teachings that is penetrating, and clear accessible for readers new to buddhism, but also with fresh insights and practical applications for readers familiar with this text. Easwaran presents the dhammapada as a guide to spiritual. The center is a nonprofit organization chartered with carrying on easwarans legacy and work. And, apologies for the having the wrong book on display. A gifted teacher, he was able to anticipate the problems that western readers may have with. In the first part of this book, you will find directions for selecting and using a mantram.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. His twentyseven books on meditation and the classics of world mysticism are translated into twentyfive languages. The dhammapada easwarans classics of indian spirituality book 3 easwaran, eknath, easwaran, eknath on. Dhammapada means the path of dharma, the path of harmony and righteousness that anyone can follow to reach the highest good. The dhammapada by eknath easwaran philosophersnotes. It contains easwarans translation of the dhammapada, a buddhist scripture traditionally ascribed to the buddha himself.
All that we are is the result of what we have thought. Generally, dhamma can refer to the buddhas doctrine or an eternal truth or righteousness or all phenomena. Eknath easwaran december 17, 1910 october 26, 1999 was an indianborn spiritual teacher, author, as well as a translator and interpreter of indian religious sanatan dharma, an eternal religion texts such as the bhagavad gita and the upanishads. This translation of the dhammapada is an attempt to. Those whose minds are shaped by selfish thoughts cause misery when they speak or act. Just as a fitness routine can create a strong, supple body, spiritual disciplines can shape a secure personality and a resilient, loving mind. The parallels with the upanishadic teachings, the mystic sufis and the sermon on the mount is often illustrated, thus underlining easwarans belief of the unity of fundamental thought across religions. Easwarans comprehensive introduction to the dhammapada gives an overview of the buddhas teachings that is penetrating, and clear accessible for readers new to buddhism, but also with fresh. Apr 23, 2007 easwaran s comprehensive introduction to the dhammapada gives an overview of the buddhas teachings that is penetrating, and clear accessible for readers new to buddhism, but also with fresh insights and practical applications for readers familiar with this text. The dhammapada easwarans classics of indian spirituality 2.
Oct 11, 20 the translator of the bestselling edition of the dhammapada, a wellknown teacher of meditation, presents this scripture as a guidebook for all spiritual seekers, buddhist and nonbuddhist alike new, lively, authoritative explanation of core buddhist themes, illustrated with stories of the buddhas life and contemporary examples in this companion to his bestselling translation of the. The center also teaches easwaran s program of passage meditation at retreats worldwide. His translations of the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapada are the bestselling editions in the usa, and over 1. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is respected around the world as one of the twentieth centurys great spiritual teachers and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom.
He has translated three of indias bestloved scriptures with full introductions for the general readerthe bhagavad gita, the dhammapada, and the upanishads. Easwarans translations of the indian classics, the dhammapada, the bhagavad gita, and the upanishads, are all bestselling editions in english. Eknath easwaran 19101999 is the originator of passage meditation and the author of more than 30 books on spiritual living. In a video talk on the last chapter of the dhammapada, easwaran comments on the buddhas teachings and gives an inspiring description of the person who has attained nirvana. A core text of buddhism, the dhammapada literally means something along the lines of the path of truth and righteousness and is packed with wisdom. The introduction, notes and index have been omitted. The dhammapada buddha translation by eknath easwaran.
From the mid 1970s onwards, easwaran held classes on the dhammapada for a primarily american audience. According to eknath easwaran, if all of the buddhist sutras had been lost except the dhammapada, it alone would be enough for readers to understand and appreciate the wisdom of the buddha. Feeling trapped by unwanted thoughts and emotions can seem an inevitable part of life. The dhammapada classics of indian spirituality easwaran. Said to be the text closest to the buddhas actual words, the dhammapada is a collection of short teachings that his disciples memorized during his lifetime. I am a software engineer and for a long time read eknath easwarans books on meditation and frankly was quite impressed with them. His indian classics, the bhagavad gita, the upanishads, and the dhammapa. It is a collection of the teachings of the buddha expressed in. The sacred books of the east translated by various oriental scholars edited by f.
Keep in mind that easwaran is an hindu and that his interpretation of the buddha is not always accurate. The book then goes on to describe one of the fundamental religiousbooks of buddhism, the dhammapada and its teachings. The dhammapada classics of indian spirituality easwarans. Only more recently have scholars realized that it is also one of the early masterpieces in the indian tradition of kavya, or belles lettres. But we do not have to wait for a crisis to get an idea of the future of a particular relationship. Download it once and read it on your kindle device. Easwaran is a recognized authority on the indian spiritual classics. The dhammapada by eknath easwaran overdrive rakuten. I have read more than one translation of the bhagavad gita since purchasing this, and i am so glad this was the first one i ever read. Buy the dhammapada classics of indian spirituality book online. It takes a lot of experience of life to see why some relationships last and others do not.
Buy a cheap copy of the mantram handbook 4 ed by eknath easwaran. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the dhammapada easwaran s classics of indian spirituality book 3. In a lengthy introduction, easwaran summarizes the life of the buddha and the main tenets of his thought, including key concepts such as dharma, karma, and nirvana. Preface dhammapada is one of the best known books of the pitaka. The buddhas call to nirvana ebook written by eknath easwaran. The dhammapada is a collection of verses, gathered probably from direct disciples who wanted to preserve what they had heard from the buddha. Although he did not travel or seek large audiences, his books on meditation, spiritual living, and the classics of world mysticism have been translated into twentysix languages.
436 167 1536 1049 758 684 588 438 891 154 1178 674 956 1006 1011 24 61 342 1100 1037 496 1550 195 1318 400 1548 543 1155 740 1148 765 1544 582 660 527 443 1475 561 597 1301 501 229 564 163 1077 562 413 1114